FOR THE RECORD Seaside Center fun
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Bruce Beginnings
A program for children ages 2.5 to 5 with an adult on Tuesdays at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Drive. Explore the museum collections and exhibitions through picture books and handson activities. Topics change weekly. This program takes place on the museum’s free admission day and space is limited. See the visitor service desk upon arrival to secure a spot. The themes include “Let’s Rock” on Aug. 21. Visit brucemuseum.org for more info.
Farmers market
The Old Greenwich Farmers Market is held from 2:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays in the parking lot of the Living Hope Community Church (formerly the Presbyterian Church of Old Greenwich) at 38 West End Avenue in Old Greenwich. The market offers Connecticut-grown, farmfresh products. Rain or shine.
Speaker series
The Greenwich Retired Men’s Association offers a free program every Wednesday that is open to the public; no reservations are required. Social break starts at 10:40 a.m., followed by speaker at 11 a.m. Held at the First Presbyterian Church, 1 W. Putnam Ave., Greenwich. For info, visit www.greenwichrma.org or contact info@greenwichrma.org. Future speakers include Dr. Richard Connors, a dermatologist, on “Skin Cancer; What’s New?” on Aug. 22.
Playing Bridge for fun
Card fans are invited to join The Perfectly Polite Bridge Group at the YMCA every Wednesday, restarting on Aug. 22. The goal is to have fun and to create an atmosphere of good sportsmanship and goodwill. Players who want to improve their game and players who haven’t played for a while are welcome. The 10 a.m. to noon session/game focuses on conventions and play of the cards for Advanced beginners and semi intermediate players. From noon to 1 to 3 p.m., the session/game focuses on beginners, but all are welcome. From 3:15 to 4:30 p.m., it will be Topic Bridge-Conventions Plus, with every hand played in a convention. The group will review bidding, play of the cards, and defense. For more information call Frank Crocker at 203-524-8032. The cost is $10 for members, or $12 for nonmembers.
Outdoor concert
Local rock-and-rollers Billy and The Showmen’s Rhythm and Blues Revue will be performing in a free concert at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park in Greenwich on Wednesday from 7:15 to 8:45 p.m.
Try Tai Chi
Summer is a great time to start Tai Chi lessons. Classes are held at 8 a.m. Wednesdays and at 9 a.m. Thursdays in the auditorium at the First Congregational Church Auditorium on Sound Beach Avenue in in Old Greenwich, opposite Binney Park. The cost is $10 per one-hour session. Newcomers welcome. This relaxing exercise can loosen joints, improve balance, and teach graceful movements to music. Fun and no pressure. For additional info, call Joe at 203-504-4678.
Wine & Cheese walk
As the August sun sets and the moon rises through the trees, join Greenwich Audubon for an evening among friends, drinks and timber rafters over 100 years old. Gather in the newly renovated Asnes Barn to enjoy drinks, food and conversation in the setting of a beautiful, historic barn from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 23. Afterward, participants will go on a guided walk on the Audubon trails to take in the sights and sounds of a moonlit summer evening. Listen for hooting owls, flying squirrels, tree frogs, katydids, crickets and other creatures of the night at Audubon’s center at 613 Riversville Road. Ages 21 and up. Cost is $5 for members, $8 for nonmembers. RSVP required to Eli Schaffer at 203-930-1349 or eschaffer@audubon.org.
The Bruce Museum’s Seaside Center, an environmental and cultural facility located in the Innis Arden Cottage at Greenwich Point, is open for the season. Visitors are encouraged to drop-in and explore the local shore and marine life from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays. Activities may include guided nature walks; marine organism anatomy dissections; plankton viewing with microscopes; arts and crafts; and more. Also enjoy the Seaside Center’s facilities and view the dioramas, interactive exhibits, and live specimens in the touch tank aquariums. For information or to request a program, call Seaside Manager Cynthia Ehlinger at 203413-6756. To reach the Seaside Center, contact 203-637-3515 or seasidecenter@brucemuseum.org.
Island party
The Town of Greenwich, along with the Friends of Island Beach, will host a ceremony at Island Beach on Saturday, Aug. 25, to celebrate its 100th anniversary. All are invited to join local and state dignitaries at the event, which takes place at 1 p.m.
Pig Roast in the park
The Greenwich Wine Society will hold a Pig Roast at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, at the gazebo in Byram Park. Enjoy the view of Long Island Sound along with the catered meal, which will feature barbecued chicken and roasted pig paired with sangria and a variety of wines, along with a variety of side dishes. For more info and to attend (price is $65 in advance, $75 at the event, with free parking) go to www.GreenwichWineSociety.com.
Farmers Market time
A Farmers Market is held from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday in the Horseneck commuter parking lot at Arch Street off Exit 3 of Interstate 95. All produce and products sold at the market are grown and prepared by the farmers themselves — or fished locally. The Greenwich Farmers Market has been in operation for more than 20 years. It will continue into November.
Summer farm stand
The Farm Stand at Versailles Farms is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturdays and Sundays, offering its wholesome fresh produce. The farm is a market garden using French intensive methods, growing for flavor, nutrition and good digestion. It is located at 56 Locust Road in backcountry Greenwich. For more info, visit versaillesfarms.com.
Polo season
Greenwich Polo Club hosts highgoal polo matches on Sundays throughout the summer. Tickets can be purchased online and range from $40 per car for East lawn seating, $60 per car for grandstand seating, $100 per car for West lawn seating, $300 for box seats (seats 4), $600 for VIP private cabanas (seats up to 16) and $150 for two tickets to the VIP Players’ Lounge. Gates open at 1 p.m. and matches start at 3 p.m. The field address is 1 Hurlingham Drive, Greenwich. Dogs on leashes are allowed. Matches will be held on Aug. 26, Sept. 2 and Sept. 9. For more information, visit greenwichpoloclub.com.
Barbecue, family day
Greenwich Reform Synagogue is hosting a Welcome Back Family Fun Day and Barbecue on Sunday, Aug. 26, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the home of a GRS member family. Enjoy the pool for swimming, tennis court, a playground for climbing, zip line, trampoline, burgers, hot dogs, corn, watermelon and ice cream, plus fun for all ages. Call the synagogue at 203-629-0018 for details and to RSVP. All are welcome.
Family gallery tours
The Bruce Museum, 1 Museum Drive, host Family Gallery Tours from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. on Sundays. The tours are best for ages 6-10. Free with regular admission, and no registration is required. A tour is scheduled for Aug. 26.
Hawk Watch
An average of 20,000 hawks, eagles, falcons and vultures migrate over the Quaker Ridge Hawk Watch held every fall at Greenwich Audubon. Join Ryan MacLean to kick off another hawk-watching season and learn how to identify and count the raptors seen at Audubon Greenwich, 613 Riversville Road. The event on Sunday, Aug. 26, runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The introduction will teach how to distinguish the different shapes of hawks in flight, then participants can use binoculars to look for migrating raptors. Participants can volunteer at Quaker Ridge Hawk Watch any day from Aug 20 to Nov. 30 to help count raptors. Appropriate for all ages. Cost is $5 for members, $8 for nonmembers. To RSVP, contact Ryan MacLean at 914-417-5234 or rmaclean@audubon.org.